Due to COVID-19, Cuyamaca College is closed until further notice.
All high school paperwork can be submitted electronically via email to: ariane_ahmadian@gcccd.edu . Due to technology constraints, and a high volume of inquiries, paperwork may not
be processed immediately. We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible to
emailed inquiries.
Concurrent Enrollment
The Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College District will provide opportunities for students
to enroll in college courses at Cuyamaca College while they are currently enrolled
in high school. Permission from the high school administrator and parental approval
must be obtained prior to registering for classes every term.
Benefits of taking college courses while in high school:
- You can take college courses, and get college credit virtually free!
- The college credits you earn may help you fulfill both high school diploma and college degree requirements.
- Because you can take college courses for free, throughout all four years of high school,
you have the ability to graduate from college earlier, saving you money in the long
run. In some instances, students can even earn enough credit that they graduate from
high school having almost earned their college associate’s degree!
- It gives you the opportunity to take a class not otherwise offered at your high school.
- It improves your chances of getting into the College/University of your choice once
you graduate high school.
- It improves your chances of qualifying for college scholarships.
- Beyond the subject matter itself, taking college courses exposes you to the environment
of a college class. It gives you a chance to get comfortable with the setting, rigor,
and expectations, altogether preparing you for an easier transition into the full-time
college lifestyle.
Eligibility of Students
To be eligible for concurrent enrollment, students:
- Must be currently enrolled in high school: 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade.
- Must be determined by the high school principal (or counseling designee) to have the
ability to benefit from "advanced scholastic or vocational work."
- Must have written parental approval (per the high school authorization form) prior
to registering for classes.
General Rules Regarding College Enrollment
- High school students will be held to the same academic and conduct standards as any
other college student enrolled in a class.
- Access to specific courses may be limited by space availability and/or course prerequisites.
(See the college catalog and class schedule for specific prerequisite information.)
- If a course requires a prerequisite, students must clear that requirement with proof
of satisfactory completion of said prerequisite at the Cuyamaca College Counseling
Office, here.
- Concurrent enrollment students will attend high school for at least the minimum high
school day.
- Concurrent enrollment students may register for either day or extended day courses,
but are limited to a total of no more than 11 units per term (8 for summer session).
- State law places a limit on the number of HS/CC students who may enroll in Exercise
Science classes.
- All classes taken at Cuyamaca College are for college credit. Enrollment in the HS/CC
program will establish a permanent college record. Please be aware that all grades
received or excessive drops have implications for future status, including financial
aid assistance, athletic eligibility, etc.
- Courses taken for college credit may be used to meet high school graduation requirements;
however, this determination is made solely by the high school district.
- High school students will need to provide transportation to and from the college,
purchase a parking permit (if needed) and the required textbooks and supplies for
the college course(s).
- Due to state and federal regulations, high school students taking concurrent enrollment
courses with Cuyamaca College are treated like all other college students. All college
coursework is governed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) which
allows the release of academic information, including grades, to the student only
- regardless of age. Therefore, parents will not have the right to access or discuss
educational records without the student present or without written consent or court
order. For more information about FERPA in higher education, please visit here.
Procedures for Enrollment
Plan Ahead! Students should begin the process for concurrent enrollment as early as
possible!
To enroll in college as a high school student, please follow these procedures, in
order:
- Apply for Admission to Cuyamaca College. The application can be found on the Cuyamaca
College homepage here. Applications take 24 hours to process, before you will be an active student. Students
will remain active until they miss two consecutive terms. If this occurs, students will have to reapply using the same application account.
Feel free to access our Application Instruction Flyer for additional reference.
- Fill out the High School/College Credit Enrollment Authorization Form available at the college Admissions and Records Office, or online, here .
- Obtain your parent or legal guardian's signature on the High School/College Credit
Enrollment Authorization Form.
- Meet with your high school counselor or administrative designee to:
- Discuss what courses to take at the college.
- Determine whether courses will also be eligible for high school credit.
- Obtain their signed permission, via the required High School Authorization Form.
- Submit the High School/College Credit Enrollment Authorization Form to the Cuyamaca
College Admissions and Records Office. Incomplete forms will not be processed. During
the office closure, please email all forms directly to the High School Specialist, Ariane Ahmadian for clearance.
- If you are a home schooled student, you must also provide a copy of the Affidavit for Homeschooling, filed with the CA Department of Education at the time of submitting the Authorization
Form.These affidavits are good for one year. Any subsequent enrollment after this
one year period will require an updated copy.
- Once cleared by Admissions, students may now log into the student Webadvisor portal
to register for classes. If you need assistance with registration, please view our
video tutorials, or view our Step-By-Step Guide. In addition, please feel free to look through our Next Steps Flyer for High School Students.
Fees
- Enrollment fees ($46/unit) are waived for California resident high school students. However, high school students are responsible
for paying all miscellaneous mandatory fees, which include: the Health Fee, Student
Center Fee, and Student Representation Fee. This amounts to around $30 or less per
term.
- Parking Permits and Student Benefit Cards are optional for all students. However,
parking permits are required and enforced when parking on the Cuyamaca College campus.
- California residents may be eligible for fee waivers, but Federal financial aid grants
are not available to high school students.
Course Attendance
- You must be present for the first class meeting or instructors may drop you. In addition, they
may drop you for excessive absences. However, it is always the student's responsibility to drop courses before published deadlines, if you no longer plan to attend.
- Instructors are not required to drop students for non-attendance.
- Semester length and short term classes have different deadlines. These can be found
on the Cuyamaca College Website here. Be sure to click on the appropriate semester on the left hand side of the page and
then scross down until you find the linked academic calendar and short term deadline
dates.
Things to Remember
- English and mathematics placement is required for students taking English and mathematics courses at the college, regardless of
levels taken at the high school. Students must complete the Math and English Placement
Questionnaire through their Webadvisor main menu, prior to registration. Results are
immediate.
- College counseling/advising services are provided to students through the Counseling Office.
- If students require additional accommodations, Cuyamaca College provides DSPS (Disabled Students Programs and Services), tutoring, and other support services. Please inquire further for more information.
- If you wish to continue your concurrent enrollment into the next college semester,
you must complete a new High School/College Credit Enrollment Authorization form each
term. A new Application for Admission is not required unless you remain inactive for
two consecutive main semesters (fall and spring).
- If you are using college course to fulfill high school requirements, an official
college transcript should be requested by the student and sent to the high school
for graduation evaluation. The transcript order link can be found on your webadvisor main
menu. Spring semester classes typically end in early June; therefore, grades may not
be available until mid-June. Please consider this fact when making plans for high
school graduation.
After High School
If you enrolled in the concurrent enrollment program, or applied to the college while
in high school, you are eligible to continue your enrollment at Cuyamaca College once
you graduate. Please notify the Admissions and Records Office of your graduation so
that your records can be updated. Our system will require proof of graduation before you will be able to register as
a first time college student. If you are 18 years of age prior to the first day of the semester, a High School Change of Status Form is all that is required. If under 18 prior to the first day of the semester, a High School Change of Status Form along with proof of graduation, or impending graduation, is required. As a minor,
the college is required to verify graduation status. Sufficient proof to fulfill this
criteria would include: the counselors signature on the bottom of the Change of Status
Form, a copy of the High School Diploma, or a high school transcript with a graduation
date listed. For more information regarding this policy, please feel free to contact
our office.
Dual Enrollment
For more information about dual enrollment courses-specifically college courses being
taught on your high school campus- please reach out to the Admissions and Records Specialist.